PBS

We are a PBS school. PBS is Positive Behavior Support. It is an approach for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior. This system is implemented by the entire staff for all children. Children can earn a bird buck when they are being respectful, responsible, and when they are ready in the hallways and in the cafeteria. This system is expected to improve school climate, academic achievement, and social competence. With bird bucks, the children may buy charms for a chain that they received when PBS was first implemented. Below is the matrix for PBS in the cafeteria and the hallways.

The children can earn bird bucks in the classroom when they are respectful. They should follow teacher directions, be kind to their classmates, and work quietly. The children earn bird bucks in the classroom when they are responsible. They should complete their assignments and put forth their best effort. They earn bird bucks in the classroom when they are ready to learn. They must be ready with supplies, remain in their own space, and keep their desk organized. Some children are earning bird bucks on their bus, as well. On the bus, they are respectful when they follow the bus drivers’ directions, are kind to your bus mates, and talk quietly on the bus. They are responsible when they remain in your seat and keep your seatbelt buckled. They are ready when they are on time for the bus and when they get on and off the bus promptly and safely.